FINE SCARCE MARTIAL HENRY RIFLE.

FINE SCARCE MARTIAL HENRY RIFLE. SN 3677. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube, German silver front sight and fixed rear sight. It has the inspector initials “CC” on the right front edge of frame and “c C.G.C.” on the right flat of the bbl joint in front of the receiver and there is the outline of a cartouche on the right side of the wrist. It is mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut buttstock with first type brass buttplate with round heel and trap containing an original four piece brass and iron wiping rod. The SN was observed in the usual position over the chamber area of the bbl, left side of the lower tang under the wood, inside the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside the toe of the buttplate. SN is also stamped on the two buttplate screws, however the stock wrist screws, which are original Henry equipment, simply are not numbered and probably never were. The assembly number 434 was observed on top of the bbl under the rotating sleeve, and on rear edge of rotating sleeve. The majority of these rifles were issued to the Third Regiment of Veteran Volunteers which were intended to be an elite unit of shock troops but the war was drawing down by the time they were formed and they only saw duty guard & picket around Washington DC and were disbanded shortly after the war. As a condition of enlistment each of these troopers was allowed to retain his sidearm and rifle upon completing his term of service. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The bbl retains a heavy dark plum patina with a few small spots of discoloration. Receiver and buttplate show moderate wear and retain a dark mustard patina. The stock has a hairline through the bottom buttplate screw hole with numerous nicks, dings and scratches and a couple of light gouges on the right side and retains a hand worn patina with a slightly chipped toe. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-35011 JR87 (45,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2138	$40,250.00	FINE SCARCE MARTIAL HENRY RIFLE. SN 3677. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube, German silver front sight and fixed rear sight. It has the inspector initials “CC” on the right front edge of frame and “c C.G.C.” on the right flat of the bbl joint in front of the receiver and there is the outline of a cartouche on the right side of the wrist. It is mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut buttstock with first type brass buttplate with round heel and trap containing an original four piece brass and iron wiping rod. The SN was observed in the usual position over the chamber area of the bbl, left side of the lower tang under the wood, inside the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside the toe of the buttplate. SN is also stamped on the two buttplate screws, however the stock wrist screws, which are original Henry equipment, simply are not numbered and probably never were. The assembly number 434 was observed on top of the bbl under the rotating sleeve, and on rear edge of rotating sleeve. The majority of these rifles were issued to the Third Regiment of Veteran Volunteers which were intended to be an elite unit of shock troops but the war was drawing down by the time they were formed and they only saw duty guard & picket around Washington DC and were disbanded shortly after the war. As a condition of enlistment each of these troopers was allowed to retain his sidearm and rifle upon completing his term of service. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The bbl retains a heavy dark plum patina with a few small spots of discoloration. Receiver and buttplate show moderate wear and retain a dark mustard patina. The stock has a hairline through the bottom buttplate screw hole with numerous nicks, dings and scratches and a couple of light gouges on the right side and retains a hand worn patina with a slightly chipped toe. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-35011 JR87 (45,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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